The most vexing issue with setting up a serious illness conversation program is not convincing hospital administrations and physicians of the value of these conversations. Rather, stumbling blocks more often involve the logistics of implementing a system that would regularly identify and schedule meetings with those who would most benefit from an in-depth discussion about… Continue reading Paper explores ways to identify patients who would benefit from a serious illness conversation
A new viewpoint written by palliative care experts at Ariadne Labs and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlights key strategies for communicating prognosis with patients. The viewpoint discusses the challenges associated with delivering difficult news to patients and how not receiving this information can create patient anxiety and distance them… Continue reading New viewpoint highlights strategies for communicating prognosis with patients
In our new series, we highlight the staff and faculty members behind the compelling work at Ariadne Labs. Born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Erik Fromme received his MD at the University of Oklahoma and initially thought he would practice primary care in a rural setting. Then he and his wife moved to Baltimore for… Continue reading Five questions with Erik Fromme of Ariadne Labs
A freak spring snowstorm has blanketed Atlanta, and the staff of Chastain Park Memorial Hospital scramble to handle the consequences. Someone has been brought in with critical hypothermia. A surgeon must operate to save the life of a young father without a trusted attending physician. An ethical quarrel erupts about how – or if –… Continue reading Ariadne faculty member lands writing gig on Fox drama “The Resident”